Ostheoarthritis 0.0 / 5 ? MedicineOstheoarthritisUniversityNone Created by: sagaletsCreated on: 15-05-17 23:17 What is osteoarthritis? Chronic degeneration of the synovial joints characterised by 'wear and tear' of the joints. Breakdown of the articulate cartilage 1 of 10 Who is most susceptible for the development of osteoarthritis? older women (>45), obese people, previous trauma, genetic link 2 of 10 Is there systemic involvement and inflammation in osteoporosis? No 3 of 10 What is the treatment ladder for osteoarthritis? 1.Lifestyle advice 2.Topical NSAIDs and paracetamol 3.Oral NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitor +PPI/ capsaicin cream/ intraarticular corticosteroids 4.Weak opioids 4 of 10 What is the main lifestyle advice for osteosrthritis? Weight loss, healthy diet, increased activity, tai chi, assisting devices, all the necessary information 5 of 10 How can osteoarthritis manifest in a patient if you only had to LOOK at them? Arthritis 'nodes' particularly in finger joints - bony growth around the affected joints 6 of 10 What joints are mainly affected? Synoval joints: weight bearing joints such as hip, knee and spine 7 of 10 What supplements are thought to prevent breakdown of the cartilage? Glucosamine, glucose derivative, natural component in the cartilage 8 of 10 Is glucosamine available on the NHS? No, due to limited evidence, however, it is approved for mild symptomatic relief 9 of 10 What are the potential drug interactions for glucosamine? Warfarin. Can also cause allergies 10 of 10
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